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Friday, August 19, 2011

Surname Saturday: The Family of Samuel Bartram (1795-1882)

It's Surname Saturday. Last time, I took us through my Brittain line, which hail from Wales. Today, I'll list my ancestors through my Mom's family, the Bartrams. My earliest documented Bartram ancestor was born in Suffolk, England, but they eventually moved to Wales, too. I still have cousins in Wales, as a matter of fact, and I'm hoping to get there for a visit next year (do you hear that, Steven?!).

Without further adieu, here is my Bartram line:

1. Samuel Bartram (3rd Great Grandfather) -- his father is thought to be named John Bartram
born 9 May 1795 in Frostended, Suffulk, England
married Harriett Boste (1791-1859) on 15 Sep 1816 in Kelsale, Suffolk, England
died Jun 1882 in Kelsale, Suffolk, England

2. John Bartram/Bartrem (2nd Great Grandfather)
born 1815 in Kelsale, Suffolk, England
married Esther Meredith (1814-1888) on 12 Jul 1846 at Church of Welsh Newton, Welsh Newton, Herefordshire, England
died about 1882 at sea

Hi, I put a note on another Blog post, I have information concerning the "William Bartram (1823-1917)" mentioned above (Son of Samuel) and this family line - being a descendant. Would like to get in touch regarding transfer/consolidation of information regarding both these family lines. I can be reached at kudasai@gmail.com

Are you related to the Bartram's from Livermore (Alameda Co.), CA? I dated one of the Bartram daughters (Debbie) back in the 1970s/80s. She would be ~50 y.o. today. I recall Debbie's maternal grandparents lived in Pleasanton and had a Portuguese family name.